The 2023 St Kilda Twilight Beach Polo attracted over 3,000 spectators for Victoria’s only polo event this summer.
The Twilight Beach Polo has become Melbourne’s signature event bringing an affluent country feel to the sand. This event is a must for anyone that loves glamour and sophistication. The setting is truly breathtaking, with players dressed in traditional Polo attire, as the horses prance through the sand, creating a truly magical atmosphere with the exquisite marquees overlooking the stunning beach and trackside.
Guests arrived in high-end beach-style glamour including the city’s socialites, business leaders and of course our most famous faces including Collingwood’s Jack Crisp and wife Mikayla, four-time Olympian and triple gold medallist swimmer Emily Seebohm and her partner,Married at First Sight star Ryan Gallagher, Olivia Rogers, Sharon Johal, Mason Cox, Sam Draper,Daria Varlamova, Miguel Maestre, Mia Fevola, Brad Green, Campbell Brown, Holly Kingston, Alex Pike, Ciarran Stott, Brodie Ryan, Tahan Lew-Fatt, Harry Jones and Will Day.
Twilight Beach Polo Director, Brad Taylor, said: “The weather turned it on for Twilight Beach Polo and what a day it was. With over 3,000 people through the gates, we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout.
The Luxury Escapes Lounge was the premium hospitality space at the Twilight Beach Polo, offering VIP guests and celebrities a premium experience with catering by Tommy Collins, Grainshaker cocktails and Pommery Champagne.
“Melbourne is well and truly back to its old self and we’re glad Twilight Beach Polo added to such a fantastic summer.”
As the sun set, the beach turned into a glittering arena with lots of fun and laughter and some dance moves that will truly be unforgettable!
Written by Melinda Sullivan
Photography by Fiona Hamilton